CJ’s Removal: You Can’t Enjoin Mahama’s Consultation with Council of State – Dr. Ayine Tells AG
Constitutional lawyer and MP, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has pushed back against attempts by the Attorney General to halt former President Mahama’s alleged consultation with the Council of State over the removal of the Chief Justice, arguing it is constitutionally protected and cannot be interfered with.
Accra, Ghana – Prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly opposed suggestions from the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, that former President John Dramani Mahama should be barred from engaging the Council of State on the matter of the potential removal of the Chief Justice.
In a statement to the media, Dr. Ayine described the Attorney General’s position as a misinterpretation of constitutional procedure, insisting that such consultations fall squarely within the remit of a former president’s legal rights.
“The constitution is clear. The consultation process with the Council of State is not one that can be enjoined or restrained by any party. It is a protected political function,” Dr. Ayine argued.
The legal debate stems from growing political and civic tension surrounding recent calls for judicial reforms and allegations of partisanship in Ghana’s judiciary. The Attorney General’s office is reportedly seeking legal clarification to prevent any such initiative from moving forward without formal institutional endorsement.
Dr. Ayine emphasized that the separation of powers must be respected and warned against what he termed executive overreach into legitimate constitutional functions.
✅ Conclusion:
As discussions around judicial independence and constitutional accountability heat up, Dr. Ayine’s remarks underscore the delicate balance between legal process and political responsibility. The public now awaits the next move from both the Office of the Attorney General and former President Mahama.
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